The Pleasanton Council met Monday night and Mayor Mike Frisbie opened the meeting telling the council he had not made any decision on who he would appoint to fill Joe Whitaker’s vacated council seat.
City Administrator Teresa Whitaker asked the council to approve two executive sessions; the first for five minutes for non-elected personnel dealing with employee performance and the second for 10 minutes for employee performance with Police Chief Tristan Snyder included. No action was taken from either session.
Becky Grant addressed the council concerning her commercial building, see related story in this edition.
The former Olive’s Hope building was sold with profit from the sale going in a check for $6,100 from Brandon McGinnis to former Olive’s Hope owner Sandy Atkisson; see related story in this edition.
Joe and Linda Pointer deeded 8.6 acres to the city; see related story in this edition.
Whitaker told the council that they are having “hefty issues” with the computer server the city uses and presented a bid for $13,658 to replace it, and other parts, from Jayhawk Computer. No decision was made.
Police Chief Tristan Snyder reported heavy activity in 2022, half of which he covered himself as the city had not been able to hire another officer. He said he has one officer in school and another ready to start; a new hire is on the street training.
Whitaker said FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) flood maps are out and anyone in a flood zone will receive a letter from FEMA concerning an open house scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 26 from 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Labette Bank, 501 E. Market St., La Cygne.
Officials from the Division of Water Resources and others will be on hand to answer questions.
The council received revisions for the Dangerous Dog Ordinance; they will read it and address the ordinance in upcoming meetings.
City Attorney Burton Harding requested a 10 minute executive session to address ongoing litigation concerning 302 N. 12th St., the Mike Higgins property. No action was taken following the executive session.
Commissioner Danny McCullough addressed the council concerning police traffic stops near Casey’s, the county and city getting along and the senior meals site. See related story in this edition.
MEETINGS
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 23, and began their weekly meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $272,818.97. Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald presented... [More]
LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Among actions at the regular La Cygne council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 18, was a split vote in which the city accepts a draft agreement for title search and warranty deed preparation of seven lots at 402 S. Broadway in exchange for absorbing a $16,400 house demolition bill.... [More]
LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 23, 2023

The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present. Following approval of the October 9th and October 14th meeting minutes, Mayor Smith opened the floor... [More]
More Meetings
- USD 362 SCHOOL BOARD - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 2, 2023
- PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- BLUE MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, August 28, 2023
- LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, August 28, 2023
- USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
- USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
NEWS
Commissioners discuss effects of city disbandment of fire department

During the Public Works report at the May 5 meeting Linn County Commissioners heard a brief report on mutual aid agreements for the Linn County Rural Fire Department and what effect the possible disbandment of the Pleasanton Fire Department will have on the county. District... [More]
Blue Mound discusses financing options for water tower project

Members of the Blue Mound City Council heard from Tom Fingers of Midwest Assistance Program and Joey McLiney from McLiney and Company concerning options for financing the water tower on Monday, May 5, for their regular monthly meeting. The city has received a grant... [More]
La Cygne leaders contemplate sales tax adjustment

After bond defeasance, election would be required to alter stated fund focus By all appearances, La Cygne voters may not be far away from seeing a ballot proposal to alter the stated focus for one of its two 1-cent city sales taxes. Information at the two regular... [More]
More News
- Fire department public hearing nets crowd
- County counselor issues statement on Tanglewood roads
- Linn Valley City Council ends discussion with SEKMHC on building
- SPECIAL: Legislative Update
- 16 criminal cases from Tanglewood Lake incident dismissed
- Tanglewood seeks clarification, aid from county
- Commission workshop hears of justification for SEKMHC CEO $600,000 salary
- La Cygne police get automatic plate readers
SPORTS
Prairie View track has a great day as they host home invitational

The Prairie View track team hosted their home invitational on May 1. The Buffalos did very well as the girls won the meet with a score of 142 and the boys placed second with a score of 92. Central Heights won the meet for the boys with a score of 103. Once again, the Buffalos... [More]
Jayhawk track places top three at Prairie View

The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Prairie View on May 1 to compete in the Prairie View Invitational. The Hawks did well at the event as the girls placed second overall with 124 points while the boys placed third overall with 89 points. Here are the individual... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk hosts home track invitational
- Prairie View track competes at Jayhawk Invitational
- Pleasanton baseball sweeps St. Paul and falls to Uniontown
- Jayhawk track wins the Pleasanton Invitational
- Pleasanton track places in top three at home invitational
- Prairie View track has multiple gold winners at Anderson County, top athletes compete at KU Relays
- Jayhawk baseball earns first victories of the season
- Pleasanton boys’ and girls’ track teams win Oswego Invitational